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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Parent companyAndrews McMeel Universal
Founded1975; 49 years ago (1975)
FounderJim Andrews and John McMeel.
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationKansas City, Missouri
DistributionSimon & Schuster[1]
Key peopleJohn P. McMeel (Chairman)
Hugh T. Andrews (Owner)
Kirsty E. Melville (CEO, President and Publisher, Book Division)
Publication typesBooks, Calendars
ImprintsAccord
Official websitepublishing.andrewsmcmeel.com

Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC (formerly Andrews, McMeel and Parker (1975–1986) and Andrews and McMeel (1986–1997)) is a company that publishes books, calendars, and related toys. It is a part of Andrews McMeel Universal, which comprises AMP, Andrews McMeel Syndication, and AMUSE. The name Parker was Creative Director George Parker; the company dropped "Parker" after his departure.

Andrews McMeel is the general publisher of books of comic strips produced by Andrews McMeel Syndication including Peanuts, The Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes and FoxTrot. However, the company also produces book collections for some comic strips which are owned by other syndicates.

History

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The publishing country was founded in 1970 by Jim Andrews and John McMeel,[2] and entered the book business with the 1973 acquisition of Sheed and Ward. The publishing arm began in 1975 as Andrews McMeel Publishing.[3] (The Sheed and Ward name and backlist were divested).[4] As of 2024, Kirsty Melville is the CEO. [5]

References

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  1. ^ Our Valued Clients
  2. ^ Penelope Green: John P. McMeel, Newspaper Syndicator With a Difference, Dies at 85, The New York Times, July 19, 2021
  3. ^ "The History of Andrews McMeel Universal". Andrews McMeel Universal. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  4. ^ McMeel, John P. (1997-01-01). "A Voice from the Heartland - Alive and Well, Thank You". In Everette E. Dennis; Craig L. LaMay; Edward C. Pease (eds.). Publishing Books. Transaction Publishers. pp. 41–47. ISBN 978-1-4128-3251-9.
  5. ^ "Kirsty Melville Named CEO at Andrews McMeel Universal".
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